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Xbox Bargain Alerts (Games/Hardware/Accessories) MOD Note post #1

Myrddin · 2014-05-22 10:24:27

So we don't seem to have a thread to advise others of discounted/on sale/bargain price games & hardware...we do now though :) This thread can cover both physical AND digital game bargains, consoles & accessories but obviously isn't to be confused with our Weekly XBLA Game Deals thread, nor our Games with Gold thread. If we…

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#1952 29-07-2015 5:09pm
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FAILSAFE 00 wrote: »

Its really difficult to compare because a Day 1 controller has almost 2 years wear and tear.

I'd like to compare a new controller - old version with the new covert forces controller to see what the difference is like.

MASSSS TRADEEEE INNNNNNN!!

Ive just bought my xbox 2 weeks ago, so wont be taking up this deal, as dont want to trade in a brand new controller already. If it was a year old one I would, but ill still pick up the covert one for multiplayer and compare the two if I remember.

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#1953 29-07-2015 5:25pm
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FAILSAFE 00 wrote: »

Its really difficult to compare because a Day 1 controller has almost 2 years wear and tear.

I'd like to compare a new controller - old version with the new covert forces controller to see what the difference is like.

I replaced a Day One controller (my 4th iirc) recently and found the standard replacement to be slightly looser stickwise*. Replaced that today with the covert one and found it to be slightly looser stickwise*

*May not have a clue anymore with the amount of replacement controllers I've been through since Day One.

The covert one feels great though.

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#1954 29-07-2015 9:47pm
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LIGHTNING wrote: »

http://www.base.com/buy/product/sniper-elite-3-xbox-one/dgc-se3xbox1.htm

Sniper elite is only 12 sterling, I quite enjoyed the second one so I grabbed it. Shipping to Ireland is 1.50 sterling. Well worth it in my opinion.

Well worth it, very enjoyable especially if you like the previous games. Im tempted to rebuy the ultimate edition for the DLC.

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#1955 29-07-2015 10:49pm
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Lads do you need a micro USB cable when trading in the controller? going to head into town tomorrow and try my luck

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#1956 29-07-2015 10:56pm
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No, not at all. Take the batteries out too. *uck 'em. Took 10 minutes.

Not to take the batteries out . Cex checking, but that was at 10am just after opening, would imagine it's busier later on.

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#1957 29-07-2015 10:57pm
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AngryDiMaria wrote: »

Lads do you need a micro USB cable when trading in the controller? going to head into town tomorrow and try my luck

No they don't come with one, the cable comes with the charge kits.

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#1958 29-07-2015 11:06pm
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Should there be a new thread for the new controller vs. the old controller? I've noticed a few differences but haven't a clue how to start a new thread.

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#1959 29-07-2015 11:09pm
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Gizmo55 wrote: »

Should there be a new thread for the new controller vs. the old controller? I've noticed a few differences but haven't a clue how to start a new thread.

Done:
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=96424851#post96424851

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#1960 30-07-2015 12:43pm
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Tinie wrote: »

Ive just bought my xbox 2 weeks ago, so wont be taking up this deal, as dont want to trade in a brand new controller already. If it was a year old one I would, but ill still pick up the covert one for multiplayer and compare the two if I remember.

Traded in my controller in cex today, which had been replaced a few months back in argos. Managed to reserve the last covert forces in Argos Childers Road in Limerick so they must be going fast!

I bought this wired controller in argos for multiplayer when it was half price
http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/3486528/Trail/searchtext%3EXBOX+CONTROLLER.htm

Its actually pretty good and the cable stretches quite a long distance. You can change the illumination colour on the controller also which is pretty cool.

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#1961 30-07-2015 4:09pm
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Colemania wrote: »

Traded in my controller in cex today, which had been replaced a few months back in argos. Managed to reserve the last covert forces in Argos Childers Road in Limerick so they must be going fast!

I bought this wired controller in argos for multiplayer when it was half price
http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/3486528/Trail/searchtext%3EXBOX+CONTROLLER.htm

Its actually pretty good and the cable stretches quite a long distance. You can change the illumination colour on the controller also which is pretty cool.

Got mine today aswell. Had the last one reserved in Cruises St. CEX told me to call back in 45mins because they wanted to test it, even though the place was quiet. Must be flooded with controllers at this stage!

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#1962 30-07-2015 4:12pm
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trixiebust wrote: »

Must be flooded with controllers at this stage!

Someone should have taken a note of how many they had before this bargain was posted :pac:

76 in stock in all stores now. Maybe 50 before hand I'd guess :P

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#1963 30-07-2015 4:48pm
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MiskyBoyy wrote: »

Someone should have taken a note of how many they had before this bargain was posted :pac:

76 in stock in all stores now. Maybe 50 before hand I'd guess :P

Gen 1 controller, RIP. I shall miss you, even though your shoulders buttons drove me mad.

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#1964 30-07-2015 5:59pm
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trixiebust wrote: »

Got mine today aswell. Had the last one reserved in Cruises St. CEX told me to call back in 45mins because they wanted to test it, even though the place was quiet. Must be flooded with controllers at this stage!

Actually tried to reserve the cruises Street one as someone was in town at the time but it was gone :P

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#1965 30-07-2015 6:02pm
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MiskyBoyy wrote:

Someone should have taken a note of how many they had before this bargain was posted

MiskyBoyy wrote:

76 in stock in all stores now. Maybe 50 before hand I'd guess

Pretty sure I saw 65 when I checked couple days ago when the idea was first mooted

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#1966 30-07-2015 6:43pm
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Gizmo55 wrote: »

Gen 1 controller, RIP. I shall miss you, even though your shoulders buttons drove me mad.

we got the xbox one last November
would our controllers be gen 1?

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#1967 30-07-2015 7:07pm
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km79 wrote: »

we got the xbox one last November
would our controllers be gen 1?

Yes they would be the new controllers have only came in the last month.

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#1968 31-07-2015 8:10am
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km79 wrote: »

we got the xbox one last November
would our controllers be gen 1?

The only way to get a black Gen 2 controller at the moment is to buy the 1TB version of the Xbox One. 99% of people will have a Gen 1 controller.

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#1969 31-07-2015 3:24pm
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Hey guys would anyone know where I could get a power brick for an xbox 360 slim?

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#1970 31-07-2015 3:39pm
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gerard98 wrote: »

Hey guys would anyone know where I could get a power brick for an xbox 360 slim?

You can order generic ones from ebay that are fine:

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/AC-Power-Supply-Charger-Adapter-for-Microsoft-Xbox-360-Slim-Game-Console-UK-Plug-/321697520553?hash=item4ae6aa9ba9

There's also a few on Adverts.ie second hand if you need it sooner.

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#1971 31-07-2015 9:16pm
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I was in Salou all week and spotted this in a GAME store, didn't realise this existed!

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#1972 31-07-2015 9:18pm
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Raul Wonderful Funnel wrote: »

I was in Salou all week and spotted this in a GAME store, didn't realise this existed!

That's an absolute bargain. Just starred playing wwe again, I forgot how much fun it is

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#1973 31-07-2015 9:19pm
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Pudsy33 wrote: »

That's an absolute bargain. Just starred playing wwe again, I forgot how much fun it is

Ah nice one, I'm a big WWE gamer which one were you playing?

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#1974 31-07-2015 9:31pm
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FutureGuy wrote: »

Anyone looking to upgrade their controller...CeX give 35 cash for the regular xbox one controller and Argos has the new one with the 3.5mm jack for 45 euro. Good deal, especially if you have something lying around the house that CeX will give a tenner for!

Just wanna say thanks for this, pushed me to switch em up.

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#1975 04-08-2015 10:57am
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https://twitter.com/tomwarren/status/628497119050133504

Elite controller almost half price, very tempted.

It's UK, so I don't know if they deliver to Ireland

Controller.

Gift Card.

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#1976 04-08-2015 11:15am
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CatInABox wrote: »

https://twitter.com/tomwarren/status/628497119050133504

Elite controller almost half price, very tempted.

It's UK, so I don't know if they deliver to Ireland

Controller.

Gift Card.

You could use parcel motel.

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#1977 04-08-2015 11:22am
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Controller out of Stock

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#1978 04-08-2015 12:13pm
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dunworth1 wrote: »

Controller out of Stock

At that price I would say it was sold out within 30 minutes.

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#1979 04-08-2015 12:18pm
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logik wrote: »

At that price I would say it was sold out within 30 minutes.

It was gone in minutes. GameSpot and one of the other gaming mags posted it on their websites as well.

Well annoyed I missed out as I'm def buying one on launch

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#1980 04-08-2015 12:32pm
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For anyone looking to get xbox credit for their Irish account gameladen.com have 4200 points cards, which gets you €50.40 credit, for €42.45 and you can get 3% off with a facebook like. I've used them a few times and never had a problem, they rang me the first time to confirm the order but I've received the codes within 10-15 mins every time.

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#1981 04-08-2015 1:03pm
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dor83 wrote: »

For anyone looking to get xbox credit for their Irish account gameladen.com have 4200 points cards, which gets you €50.40 credit, for €42.45 and you can get 3% off with a facebook like. I've used them a few times and never had a problem, they rang me the first time to confirm the order but I've received the codes within 10-15 mins every time.

50 euro can be got a g2a.com for 40

https://www.g2a.com/xbox-live-50-euro-card-eu.html

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